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Timotheus Gordon Jr Timotheus Gordon Jr. 14365 Park Ave • Harvey, IL • 60426 • (312)720-9116 • [email protected] • linkedin.com/in/timotheusg EDUCATION 2015 - Present ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chicago, IL Candidate for Master Certificate in Web Design and Application, December 2015 2010 - 2014 SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN – ATLANTA Atlanta, GA Master of Fine Arts in Writing GPA: 3.25 Poetry Club, Student Council of Peer Educators (SCOPE), Alpha Omega Campus Ministries (SCAD-Atlanta Chapter), Honors Scholarship 2006 - 2010 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – TWIN CITIES Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Arts in English GPA: 3.03 Voices Merging, Black Student Union, Sigma Pi (Iota Zeta Chapter), Active Minds, Middlebrook Hall Council, Pioneer Hall Council, McNair Scholar, Presidential Scholarship, Gates Millennium Scholar EXPERIENCE 2015 - Present AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK (ASAN) – CHICAGOLAND Chicago, IL CHAPTER Event Coordinator and Co-Chapter Leader (Volunteer) Promote events related to the autism community on Facebook and Tumblr account Organize chapter participation of 2015 Chicago Disability Parade Write 1-5 posts monthly on Facebook and Tumblr account, usually on chapter news or news surrounding the autism community 2015- Present THE BLACK AUTIST Harvey, IL Owner and Blogger Promote events and other people’s or organizations’ blog posts related to the autism and disability community Take pictures and record events in autism and disability community; showcase mediums on Vine, Instagram and Tumblr Create weekly posts on topics surrounding the disability and autism community, especially topics related to people of color 2014 - Present AUTISM THROUGH OUR EYES Telecommute Editor (Volunteer) Provide links to articles, blogs, and organizations that support autism acceptance Compose 3-10 Facebook statuses monthly on my insights on topics surrounding the autistic community 2013 - Present FOOTBALL.COM Irvine, CA Contributing Writer (Volunteer) Write news articles and commentary on the Atlanta Falcons and societal topics surrounding professional and college football Promote Football.com content through social networks, such as Google +, Twitter, and Facebook 2012 - Present TIMOTHEUSGORDON.COM Harvey, IL Blogger/Web Content Editor Create blog, photography, and video posts on autism acceptance, sports topics, poetry, societal topics, and my ventures in general (such as schooling, employment, etc.) Design website and banner for the blog annually Edit blogs and troubleshoot errors (e.g., missing links or unplayable videos) Promote blogs via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tubmlr, and Pintrest 2011 - Present Freelance Writer (Volunteer) Harvey, IL Write articles for publications such as USA Today College, Yahoo! Contributor Network, Examiner.com, Atlanta INtown, and Thinking Inclusive 2012 – Present Freelance Event Photographer (Volunteer) Harvey, IL Took pictures during notable events, such as: o Jackie Robinson West Rally and Parade (August 2014) o 2013 Iron Bowl (November 2013) o Momocon (2013-2014) o Anime Weekend Atlanta (2012 - 2014) o FLUX Night 2012 (October 2012) o Creative Loafing's 40th Anniversary/Arrested Development Tour (September 2012) Assisted Samantha Wilson (Upscale Magazine photographer) with setting up equipment and props for studio photo shoots 2014 - 2015 MOMOCON Atlanta, GA Official Photographer (Volunteer) Took pictures of convention attendees enjoying events at Momocon, such as panels, rave, cosplay contests, etc. Took pictures of Momocon attendees at official photobooth Edited and posted pictures on Momocon’s Flickr account 2013 - 2014 ANIME WEEKEND ATLANTA Atlanta, GA Tech/Communications Staff Member (Volunteer) Set up and took down electronic equipment in panel rooms Assisted panelists setting up for panels and troubleshooting technical difficulties Photographed convention setup for tutorial purposes 2013 - 2014 BRAND AFFINITY TECHNOLOGIES Auburn, AL Fan Photographer Took photographs of fans watching home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium Took fan photographs at two 2013 Atlanta Braves home postseason games, along with Auburn Tigers home football games. Took fan photographs at 2014 A-Day spring football game and game one of Auburn-South Carolina baseball game Sold game-day photographs to fans Summer 2013 CAMP ASCCA Jackson’s Gap, AL Public Relations Staff Member Took daily pictures of staff, counselors, and campers in action Interviewed program staff members, counselors and campers Created slideshow compilations of best pictures from select sessions Composed content for the Camp ASCCA’s Facebook account, such as picture uploads and announcements Wrote weekly blogs on events during each camp session 2012 - 2013 ABILITIES OF THE ARTS (AbilitySota) Auburn, AL Co-Owner Wrote content for the Pharaoh’s Principles blog, a series of blogs on living with autism, weekly Reviewed, added and edited submissions & site updates with co-owner Promoted AbilitySota via word-of-mouth, phone, e-mail, and social networks E-mailed potential submitters about contributing to Abilities of the Arts website Responded to e-mail and phone inquiries about business-related issues and publication interviews about Abilities of the Arts Fall 2012 CREATIVE LOAFING Atlanta, GA Arts and Entertainment Intern Researched and updated information on events and festivals in the metropolitan Atlanta area Wrote blurbs for upcoming events and festivals in Atlanta and surrounding areas Transcribed three interviews used feature articles Wrote two blogs on a list of holiday events in Atlanta, one for Halloween and one for Veterans Day Summer 2010 FACE FORWARD MN Minneapolis, MN Street Team Master/Marketing Intern Researched local concerts and events where people could promote Face Forward events Assigned events & duties to a team of three high school interns via e-mail and text messaging; oversaw promotion activities of three high school interns Distributed fliers for Face Forward concert and model call at local concerts and open mics Promoted model call and concert via posts and status updates from Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter Spring 2010 FROM VICES TO VERSES: A NEW ERA OF HIP HOP & ACTION (3RD Minneapolis, MN BIENNIAL VOICES MERGING CONFERENCE Equipment Committee Member (Volunteer) Filmed Dead Prez concert, keynote speakers such as Rosa Clemente, performances, panel discussions, and workshops PERSONAL Four years of experience in blogging and freelance writing, specializing in sports, social commentary, and autism acceptance Three years of experience in event photography, including volunteer photographer at Momocon 2014 Strong knowledge of social networks (e.g., Twitter and Facebook) and blogs Competent in public speaking, HTML and CSS coding, graphic design, CMS, video editing, Lightroom, Wordpress, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, and Photoshop .
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